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September 17, 2026 8:08 PM

CBSE launches academic support programme for class 10, 12 govt school students in Ladakh

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), in collaboration with the Ladakh government, is conducting a month-long in-person academic support programme for students of classes 10 and 12 in government schools across the Union Territory, officials said on Thursday. The initiative has been designed to strengthen students’ academic preparedness for the CBSE Board examinations through focused, classroom-based support. Under the programme, academic support classes are being organised in gove...

July 26, 2026 10:32 PM

Rajnath Singh says Operation Sindoor showed India’s ability to respond decisively; rules out talks with Pakistan except on PoK

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday asserted that the success of Operation Sindoor demonstrated India's capability to respond decisively to any provocation by Pakistan, while reiterating that there would be no dialogue with Islamabad except on Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), which he described as an integral part of India. Addressing the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas commemorations at the Kargil War Memorial in Dras, the Defence Minister said India's armed forces had sent a strong message throu...

July 26, 2026 12:46 PM

Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi pays tribute to Kargil War heroes, says India is ensuring their stories reach the new generation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid heartfelt tributes to the brave soldiers who fought in the 1999 Kargil War, saying the nation not only remembers its heroes but is also ensuring that their stories of courage inspire future generations. Addressing the 136th episode of his monthly radio programme, Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi said, "There are certain days in our lives that do not require a calendar to be remembered. Today, the 26th of July, is one such date. Today is 'Kargil Vijay Diwas'. Thi...

July 26, 2026 11:04 AM

Heroes of Kargil War: The Bravehearts whose courage defined Operation Vijay

The victory in the 1999 Kargil War was forged through extraordinary courage, unwavering determination and the supreme sacrifice of India's Armed Forces. Every peak recaptured during Operation Vijay bore testimony to acts of exceptional gallantry, as soldiers battled enemy positions on some of the world's most inhospitable mountain terrain. The nation recognised this unparalleled bravery with its highest military honours. During the conflict, four soldiers were awarded the Param Vir Chakra (PVC)...

July 26, 2026 10:23 AM

Indian armed forces fully prepared to counter any threat: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday asserted that the Indian Armed Forces are fully prepared to face any challenge, warning that while the enemy's intentions remain unchanged and it continues to resort to proxy wars and infiltration, India's military remains vigilant and capable of safeguarding the nation's sovereignty. Addressing a commemorative event in Dras on the eve of the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas, the Defence Minister paid tribute to the soldiers who secured India's victory in the 1...

July 26, 2026 11:19 AM

Kargil Vijay Diwas 2026: Honouring the courage that secured India’s victory

Every year on July 26, India pauses to remember one of the defining moments in its military history - the victory in the 1999 Kargil War. As the nation observes the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas, it pays tribute to the soldiers whose courage, sacrifice and unwavering determination ensured the success of Operation Vijay and safeguarded India's sovereignty. More than a commemoration of military success, Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrates the indomitable spirit of the Indian Armed Forces and serves as a remi...

July 18, 2026 9:11 AM

Science-led roadmap proposed for sustainable development of Kargil

Scientists, policymakers, academicians and local stakeholders came together in Kargil to identify science and technology interventions for the region's sustainable and inclusive development, with a focus on agriculture, food processing, renewable energy and rural entrepreneurship. The one-day meet on "Science, Technology, and Innovation Need Identification for Sustainable Development of Kargil" was organised on July 15 by the CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research ...

July 14, 2026 1:55 PM

1999 Kargil victory reflects India’s resolve to respond with full might to any threat: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday flagged off the 13-day 'Shaurya Vijay Yatra', a commemorative motorcycle expedition from the National War Memorial in New Delhi to the Kargil War Memorial in Dras, Ladakh, as part of the nationwide observance of Kargil Vijay Diwas 2026. The expedition, themed "One Ride, One Nation, One Salute," will see 28 riders, including serving and retired armed forces personnel along with their family members, cover nearly 1,900 kilometres through the challenging te...

January 2, 2025 12:23 PM

Artificial snow-making machine in Kargil: A game-changer for winter tourism and sports in Ladakh

In a significant development for Ladakh, the Ladakh Ski and Snowboard Association has successfully pioneered an artificial snow-making machine in Kargil. This innovative solution is set to revolutionize winter tourism and sports in a region where snowfall has become increasingly erratic. The machine, designed by Sadiq Ali and his team, uses easily accessible components like compressors and spray nozzles to generate artificial snow. Impressively, it can produce one inch of snow over a 15x5 feet ...